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240v at heating elements but cold when in air flow and hot when out

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#1 ·
I have an HVAC unit that has 240vac at the heating elements, but when they are in air flow they don't get hot enought. When I pull them out half way, half of the elements get red hot while the other remains cold. Any idea what can cause this?
 
#2 ·
How much air is the blower blowing across the heat element. How many KW is the heat element/kit.

Not hot enough, as in doesn't heat the house, or the air just doesn't feel warm enough.

5KW at 790 CFM, will only raise the air temp 20°F.

5KW at 1,000 CM, will only raise the air temp 16°F.